[Trainer-Talk] Remote desktop software recommendations

[mevers421 at gmail.com]

Serotech has a low cost Remote Incident manager, which is completely accessible for screen readers.  You can also remote into computers that do not have a screen reader installed.  If you have JAWS installed on computers that you want to remote into, then JAWS Tandem is a free solution.  Team Viewer is also a free solution, but it requires you to have a screen reader installed on the computer that you wish to remote into.  Note: when running Team Viewer to remote into another computer, you will be limited to using certain keystrokes with it, such as alt tabbing to another window within Windows, where a sighted person can just use the mouse to perform that function.  Hope this helps.

Mike Evers
Mevers421 at gmail.com

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From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> 
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:50 PM
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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Remote desktop software recommendations



Hello all,

I am considering  software for remote access for another computer. I hope this is not too off topic since I’m not subscribed to other technology lists.

I’d like the software to be able to connect two or three computers. Its for my use using Jaws or another screen reader although the other users may not use assistive technology.
This would enable me to provide help to new Jaws users remotely. It would also enable me to get sighted help from a computer user to operate my pc remotely if website accessibility issues arise. 


I am also wondering if I can share my screen using zoom or skype? 
If I do this, will the other people hear jaws? I hope not.

One of many ways I could use a remote access software is to shop online because many websites are somewhat inaccessible or just so cluttered visually. How neat it would be for a sighted user I trust to remote access my pc and assist me.

Any recommendations for a no cost or low cost solution?
I would like the following abilities.

I  Would like these features.
•	Screen reader friendly
•	Cross platform 
•	No time limit
•	Compatible with multiple internet browsers including firefox
•	Ability to collaborate on tasks such as writing documents

In the past remote access software did not work well with Jaws  and I hope this has changed. I use windows and Jaws 2020 usually.

Thanks!

Ashley